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LB05 XHK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,981 mi
Last recorded62,981 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 XHK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 60,528 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 60,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 59,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,135 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,045 miles

ERxhaust system rusty.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,755 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 49,754 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,198 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,789 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,046 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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LB05 XHK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB05 XHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB05 XHK registered?

LB05 XHK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is LB05 XHK safe to buy?

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